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2023: Northern elders endorse Saraki, Bauchi gov for presidency

The Northern Elders Forum has endorsed the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as the northern consensus presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party.

This was made known in Minna on Friday by Ango Abdullahi who spoke on behalf of the Elders.

Abdullahi stated that the two aspirants chosen by the elders should work together and decide on which of them would be the consensus candidate.

“For the purpose of this exercise, it is hereby resolved that Governor Bala Mohammed from the North-East and former Senate President Bukola Saraki from the North-Central be presented as the northern consensus candidates for the moment.

“The successful aspirants are hereby urged to work together to make allowance for further consultations to foster understanding among themselves and the PDP community to ensure a rancour-free primaries in which all eligible candidates would be free to exercise their right.”

Abdullahi added that of the four aspirants from the northern extraction that presented themselves for the consensus including Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Governor Bala Mohammed, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, Saraki and Bala were picked.

He revealed that he was mandated to come up with criteria for selecting the consensus candidate which was conducted in three stages which included candidates assessment, zonal assessment, and PDP previous experiences.

“In the first phase, the opinions of six distinguished persons each from the three geo-political zones were sought with regards to each of the four aspirants.

“Each of the zonal delegates was allocated two votes to choose the first and second choice making a total of 36 votes overall.

He also revealed the outcome of the consultation was as follows “Aminu Tambuwal had 7 votes, 10 votes for Bala Mohammed, 10 votes for Bukola Saraki, and 5 votes for Mohammed Hayatu-deen.”

“One of the elders deferred his votes on grounds of continuing consultations with traditional rulers and other major stakeholders.

“Two members did not cast their second ballots bringing the total to 32 votes cast out of 36,” he said.

The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, said they would meet to come out with the best for the unity of the North.

“We have reached an agreement to seek consensus so that we can close rank and build unity for the North and Nigeria. we are happy that after due process and due consultation, involving the PDP Northern Elders Forum, I and Saraki have been chosen as northern consensus candidate. We will go ahead and consult more among ourselves and bring out one candidate.”

He also said the selection process was transparent and accepted by all.

“The criteria used are transparent and acceptable to all of us. We are not proud or arrogant about this outcome, we are taking it with humility and we will make sure we reach out to others to make sure the PDP comes up with a consensus candidate free of rancour and division so that we can give Nigerians the leadership they dearly need at this time,” Bala said.

bomb24:
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triple996:
This is bad
Very bad, death to all bandits

lasisi69:
wetin we do

Amos1423:
So far so rough, no candidate has reached out to the churches yet so they need make noise and remind them that they're still part of Nigerias vote winning system. No worry Papa Oyedepo, dem dey come, small time una mouth go change.

Makinaki:
Bukola Saraki na Yoruba na

SeeItSayIt:
I urge you to get your research right as former governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state is still in the PDP & currently in the presidential race.

I'm also aware, he's a Yoruba man & from south west, Nigeria.

Frigga13:
2023

Power to the people

North 2023

Yorub people think say Na by noise

Tinubu must be on ballot ...
Apc must give him ticket

No excuses ...

Others they achieve without propaganda and lies

But Yoruba wan use media lies and propaganda .. with bitterness and hatred sell their Tinubu

Check this year alone how many lies and propaganda debunked from many quarters on top yorub lies and propaganda

Yoruba won’t escape next year ... with all their noise

YeyeGbami:
Lol this boy don forget how many years he take suffer, small millions enter him hand now, he still no get sense.

We dey observe from one corner

BRATISLAVA:
Reread your post. Maybe English took on a new meaning.

Abujaexpress:
Aero did it to me and I SWORE THAT THAT AIRPLANE will be restricted to Nigeria and in a sorry state. It has been like that for them

And your swearing didn't work. Have you journeyed with them recently?

BRATISLAVA:
You want an airplane to be in a sorry state? Meaning you want it to crash and kill all passengers onboard?

You, oga, you are merciless.

suffering:
Seeking attention especially on social media. Nairalanders do it, but here nothing happens past a front page entry after which everyone jumps on the next topic. On social media sites one gets attention running into weeks.

envoymedia:
https://igberetvnews.com/1418050/passengers-angrily-protest-flight-delay-abuja-airport-photos-video/

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appishani1:
He is making good music lately
but by him been controversial, he draw attention to himself and attention make you famous

HonNL:
NFF appoints coach banned for bribery, others to head national teams



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Kr1ss216:
Coach of super eagles rival not super eagles,hope say you understand?

Deputy1111:
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN hosts the Honorable House of Representatives Members of the APC Caucus to Lftar Dinner at the State House Banquet Centre, Abuja, this evening.

He also took the opportunity to personally inform them of his 2023 Presidential bid. It's all about serving Nigeria & its great people. Together we move!

https://twitter.com/akandeoj/status/1514370060470607875?t=jSbcintjV7CrT-6lpeRvZg&s=19[/quote]...and expectedly, Gbajiamilla is missing

Tracka:
You have made the right choice for yourself

Racoon:
https://www.thecable.ng/kaduna-train-attack-bandits-collaborated-with-boko-haram-says-fg/amp

Anwons:
In the 21st century, people tend to misunderstand and misrepresent what hard working means.

The death of a lady along my street recently prompted this post.
She sells food(mama put) which of course, those that knows will know better.
Early hours rising and late house sleep on daily basis.

While some people were discussing about her demise, emphasis were mostly laid on how hardworking she was.
Due to intrigues and feelings within the atmosphere, I couldn't speak my mind to them, to let them know that being hard working isn't all about restlessness, no time for one's self and so forth in this era anymore, rather, it is one ability to maximize time productively and at the same time, achieving your set goals with little pressure.

At this point, sharing experiences may help some persons on this forum to have a rethink.

So, what is your description of being hard working?

MathewOG:
Village people go soon call this guy

Built2last:
Buhari has his candidate.

Same card that played out when he endorsed Abdullahi Adamu for party chairman.

He has already said if he unveils it the person may be killed.

Buhari will not hand over to Tinubu.

They will tell Tinubu that Buhari is a Muslim and so he can't hand over to another Muslim as Nigeria is not a one religious state.

NwekeUG:
https://igberetvnews.com/1417797/rotimi-amaechi-runs-around-stadium-declared-run-presidency-video/